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Durham Cathedral was built between the late 11th and early 12th century to house the bodies of St. Cuthbert (634-687 AD) (the evangeliser of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede (672/3-735 AD). It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England.
22 kwi 2021 · Durham Cathedral is a stunning 11th century cathedral that has been at the centre of religious activity in the area for over 1,000 years. Today dominating the town of Durham, it offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval Britain and superb views to those willing (and able) to climb up the 300+ steps to the top of the tower!
Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, [2] is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham .
Durham Cathedral is one measure of the swift and profound transformation brought about by the Norman Conquest in England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries: not only a new art and architectural style—what is variously referred to as Anglo-Norman or English Romanesque—but an unprecedented and almost military-industrial mode of construction.
Learn about Durham institutions and their evolution: the conversion of Durham from a monastic cathedral after Henry VIII's reformation, and the establishment of Durham University in the early 19th century, during a period of great social reform.
Durham Cathedral, a stunning example of Norman architecture, is located in the historic city of Durham, England. Notably recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the adjacent Durham Castle, it was built between 1093 and 1133 to house the shrine of Saint Cuthbert. The cathedral's Romanesque architecture and rib-vaulted ceiling are ...
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (evangelizer of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede. It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England.
